Growing up in California power outages and rolling blackouts were common, especially during the summer. This may be one of the reasons I’m a collector of emergency lighting. My collection varies widely mostly focused on off-grid lighting. However, my collection of lighting was lacking power failure options so I […]
Nobody knows survival better than military forces, which is why it’s always a good idea to turn to them for advice on this matter. However, we don’t all need to be professionals when it comes to life in the wilderness, but essential skillset is important if you want […]
One of the most important things you need to plan for a multi-day hike is the food. You need enough to keep you going and keep you healthy, but at the same time, you want it to be lightweight. You will be limited to a few options, but […]
Did you know you could recharge batteries without electricity? That’s right, no electricity needed, a completely off-grid battery charger. This is a cool product! A fellow reader of this blog recommended I look into a prepper product that recharge batteries using salt-water created by Greenivative. The company agreed to let […]
Have you ever heard of the Doomsday Clock? It’s a representative expression of how close the world is to Armageddon. The clock doesn’t subscribe to your typical twelve-hour day — instead, top scientists determine its movement. The closer to midnight it gets, the closer we are to…doomsday. It turns […]
Did you know that the ammunition you use has a lot to do with your ability to shoot accurately? Throughout most of the community, long range is considered to be at least 500-600 yards out. This is where you begin to see all the variations in components of […]
Have you ever wondered what skills you might want or need in an economic crisis? Do you have a financial plan for your family if the United States were ever to have a second great depression? There are several methods to procure goods and provide for the needs […]
Duct tape is an EDC (everyday carry) for me. I’ve been carrying it since high school. A skater friend gave me the idea when I saw his shoes all duct taped up. He told me he gets holes in his shoes from skateboarding. It’s apparently hard to do jumps and […]
It was time… time to update my analog radio to a digital preparedness radio. What is a preparedness radio? A preparedness radio is a radio that gets the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) stations also known as emergency weather stations. It also should have multiple power source options. Preparedness […]
Candy may not be the most vital necessity but comfort food like chocolate rations may feel extremely important during hard times. I add candy to my food storage a couple times a year, usually after the holidays or the summer (smores season) when Hershey bars go on sale. […]